Vocation

On the occasion of Bishop Peter Ingham's 50th Anniversary of his ordination to the priesthood, ABC Illawarra's Nick Rheinberger sat down with Bishop Ingham for an extended interview covering topics such as Bishop Ingham's reasons for becoming a priest, the difficulties of his priesthood, the recent Royal Commission, his role as Bishop and employer of the Diocese of Wollongong and Bishop Ingham's letter that he received from Pope Francis congratulating him on his 50th anniversary. Listen to the interview here!

Women and the Priesthood - A Lecture by Peter Kreeft. This lecture is Kreeft's contribution to the book of the same name (with Alice von Hildebrand) Women and the Priesthood Section two of the above talk is available as online text: Sexual Symbolism

In this interview, Fr. Tony Percy, Rector of the Seminary of the Good Shepherd in Sydney, explains what the Sacrament of Confession is really all about, and talks about the importance of the maintaining confidentiality within the Sacrament. Fr Percy also shares some insight into the process of training future priests in the Archdiocese of Sydney.

The number of men preparing for the Catholic priesthood at the Diocese of Westminster's seminary has been steadily rising over recent years. This year, 16 men have started studying to become priests at Allen Hall, the Diocese of Westminster's seminary in west London. Rector of Allen Hall Mark O'Toole, first year seminarian Damien Ryan and fifth year seminarian Martin Plunkett talk about the challenges of becoming a priest.

The book of Hebrews makes it clear that Jesus is the true Priest, but did Jesus himself give any indication during his ministry that was carrying out a priestly role? Moreover, is there any evidence that he believed he would establish a new ministerial priesthood?

Two weeks before Vocation Enquiry Day at the Seminary of the Good Shepherd at Homebush, the priesthood as a vocation took centre stage at this month's meeting of Sydney's popular Theology on Tap (TOT).

Two weeks before Vocation Enquiry Day at the Seminary of the Good Shepherd at Homebush, the priesthood as a vocation took centre stage at this month's meeting of Sydney's popular Theology on Tap (TOT).